Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.

Bank of Ireland, meanwhile, has said it will close branches in the Republic and Northern Ireland on Friday ... A spokeswoman for EY said its Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway ...

Micheal Martin ‘thankful’ after taoiseach nomination - Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.